Crash Course Catholicism

What's the difference between mortal and venial sin? How do I know when I've committed a sin? What does it mean to be a virtuous person? In this episode, we discuss the personal dimension of our relationship with God. This episode covers Part Three, Section One, Chapter One, Articles7 and 8 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1803-1876). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1803-1876Ethics Finder.1 Corinthians 13Matthew 5:21-23Matthew 22:34-40Kevin Vost, The Seven Gifts of the Holy SpiritKevin Vost. The Seven Deadly Sins.The Catholic Encyclopedia. "Sin".The Catholic Encyclopedia. "Virtue".C.S. Lewis. Mere Christianity.G.K. Chesterton. Orthodoxy.Fulton Sheen. The Seven Capital Sins.Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. The Rescue.Catholic Answers. "When is drinking a mortal sin?"Stacy Mitch. Courageous Virtue: A Bible Study on Moral Excellence for WomenCatholicSaints.Info. "Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori"Harper Lee. To Kill a Mockingbird.The Thomistic Institute. "Virtue". YouTube.Bishop Robert Barron. "Seven Deadly Sins; Seven Lively Virtues". YouTube.Fulton Sheen. "Sin and Penance." YouTube.Philippa Foot. Virtues and Vices: And Other Essays in Moral Philosophy.Candace Vogler. "The Place of Virtue in a Meaningful Life."The University of Chicago. "Virtue, Happiness, and the Meaning of Life". YouTube.

What makes an action right or wrong? How do I know if I'm doing the right thing? Can my conscience always be trusted? In this episode we discuss the sources of morality and the role of the conscience. This episode covers Part Three, Section One, Chapter One, Articles 4, 5, and 6 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1749-1802). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1749-1802Bishop Robert Barron, "Catholic Morality 101"Pope John Paul II, Veritatis SplendorJohn Henry Newman, Letter to the Duke of NorfolkCatholic Encyclopedia"Conscience""Intention""Morality"Vatican II, Gaudium et SpesBenedict XVI, Conscience and TruthFrancis Fernandez,"3rd Week of Easter: Purity of Intention" In Conversation with God.Fr Mike Schmitz, "Do I Have a Good Conscience?", YouTube.Fulton Sheen, "Conscience"George Eliot, The Mill on the Floss

Welcome to Part Three of the Catechism! In this episode, we discuss freedom and the call to holiness. What does it mean to be free? What are the limits to freedom? Should everyone have the right to act and speak freely? This episode covers Part Three, Section One, Chapter One, Articles 1, 2, and 3 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1691-1748). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1691-1748Galatians 5:13Gerard Manly Hopkins, "As Kingfishers Catch Fire"Jaques Philippe, The Eight Doors to the Kingdom: Meditations on the Beatitudes (Book)Jaques Philippe, "The Eight Doors to the Kingdom, Part 1" (Video)Jaques Philippe, "The Eight Doors to the Kingdom, Part 2"(Video)Peter Kreeft "The Meaning of Freedom in Aquinas"Fr Mike Schmitz, "Freedom and its Consequences", YouTube.The Thomistic Institute, "Freedom w/ Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P. (Aquinas 101)"Fulton Sheen, "Freedom", YouTube.Ascension Presents, "What True Freedom Looks Like"Tim Staples, "Religious Liberty", Catholic Answers.Catholic Encyclopedia, "Free Will"Pope John Paul II, Homily: Sunday, 8 October 1995

Holy water, rosary beads, crucifixes, medals... is all this extra stuff really necessary? Isn't it all a bit superstitious? How are Catholic funerals different from secular ones? In this episode, we wrap up Part Two of the Catechism with a discussion of sacramentals and funerals. This episode covers Part Two, Section Two, Chapter Four of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1667-1690). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1667-1690Catholic Answers. "Giving Sacramentals a proper farewell.""How to avoid superstition regarding sacramentals""What does the expression ex opere operato mean?""What is a sacramental?""Why using holy water isn't superstitious"Ascension Presents. "How the Scapular Actually Works (feat. Fr Gregory Pine, O.P.)" YouTube.Shaun McAfee. 20 Answers: Relics and Sacramentals.Catholic Encyclopedia. "Blessing""Scapular.""Sacramentals"Peter Kreeft. Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Gerard Durrell. My Family and Other Animals.Dir. Matthew Vaughn. Stardust

Why does the Church's definition of marriage seem so restrictive and archaic? What makes marriage different from other kinds of unions? What's the point of marriage? In this episode, we discuss the last of the seven sacraments. This episode covers Part Two, Section Two, Chapter Three, Article Seven of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1601-1666). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1601-1666Pope St John Paul IIFamiliaris Consortio. Redemption of the Body and the Sacramentality of Marriage. Pope Paul VI, Humanae Vitae. Pope Francis, Amoris Laetitiae. Christopher West, Good News About Sex and Marriage. Code of Canon Law, Pts 1095 - 1103. Fulton Sheen, Three To Get Married. Scott Hahn, The First Society.  Catholic Encyclopedia, “Sacrament of Marriage.”Mary Shelley, Frankenstein. Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre.Peter Kreeft, Catholic Christianity. Compendium of Social Doctrine of the Church, “The Family, the Vital Cell of Society.” Fr Mike Schmitz, “Beyond No: What the Catholic Church Has to Say About Same-Sex Attraction”. YouTube. Bishop Robert Barron, “Bishop Barron on the Sacrament of Marriage.” YouTube.Theology of the Body Institute, YouTube. Olga Emily Marlin, Our Lives in his Hands: An Ordinary Couple's Path to Holiness.Edward Peters, Annulments and the Catholic Church.

This podcast explores the sacrament of Holy Orders in Catholicism, including the role of priests, bishops, and deacons. The hosts discuss the theological reasons behind the Church's stance on women's ordination and provide further resources for those interested. The responsibilities of priests and their connection to Christ's sacrifice on the cross are also explored.

Explore the complexities of the Anointing of the Sick, a crucial sacrament that intertwines spiritual and physical healing. The discussion delves into why many don’t experience miraculous cures and the deeper spiritual implications of suffering. Gospel stories illustrate how Jesus prioritized spiritual healing, challenging perceptions of faith. The sacrament's significance is amplified by the necessity of community support, underscoring its role in fostering connections during times of illness and vulnerability.

Discover the profound significance of confessing sins to a priest and how it fosters spiritual growth. The podcast explains the priest's compassionate role and the moral responsibilities tied to confession. It tackles common fears while highlighting the cleansing and renewing nature of the sacrament. Analogies, like a child's resistance to bath time, illustrate how confronting discomfort can lead to unexpected joy and forgiveness. Overall, it emphasizes that confession is essential for ongoing reconciliation and self-improvement.

This podcast episode of Crash Course Catholicism explores the significance of the Mass as an encounter with God and the highest act of prayer. It discusses the structure and purpose of the Catholic Mass, emphasizing the liturgy of the Word and the liturgy of the Eucharist. It also delves into the role of the priest in the Eucharistic celebration and the importance of preparation for receiving the Eucharist, including confession, prayer, fasting, and respectful demeanor. Furthermore, it highlights the requirements and benefits of receiving communion in the Catholic faith, emphasizing the profound gift of the Eucharist and its ability to unite, cleanse, and strengthen believers.

This is a big one, this one. The Eucharist is the heart and soul of our lives as Catholics. But how does it work? How can Jesus' body and blood truly be present in the consecrated bread and wine? In this Episode, we discuss the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. This episode covers Part Two, Section Two, Chapter One, Article Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1322-1419). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts.1322-1419John 6:25-701 Corinthians 10:16-17; 11:27-30Vatican II: Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum Ordinis. Vatican II: Lumen GentiumCatholic Encyclopedia, ‘"Accident""Substance""The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist""Fourth Lateran Council"Scott Hahn,Rome Sweet HomeThe Fourth CupThe Lamb's SupperThe DidacheSt Irenaeus, Against Heresies Tertullian, On the Resurrection of the Dead Ignatius of Antioch, Letter to the SmyrnaeansSt Justin Martyr, The First ApologyDave Armstrong, A Biblical Defense of CatholicismFr Mike Schmitz, “The Hour That Will Change Your Life.” YouTube.Bishop Robert Barron, “The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist”. YouTube. “Bishop Barron on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist”. YouTube.“Catholics Misunderstanding the Eucharist”. YouTube.“Bishop Barron on the Mass.” YouTube.“Bishop Barron: The Mystery of the Mass - The Source and Summit of Christian Life.” YouTube. Here's a copy of a conversation between me and a listener on whether all Catholics can receive the Eucharist. Archdiocese of Brisbane, The Mass Series.Catholic Answers, "How Do I Explain the Mass?" Catholic Answers, "Here's Why You Should Go To Mass"Ascension Press. "Form, Intent, and why they Matter."Catholic Encyclopedia "Eucharist""The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist""Sacrifice of the Mass""Liturgy of the Mass"Vatican II, Sacrosanctum Concilium.Pope Pius XII, "Mediator Dei"St Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae, Part III, 73-83Pope Benedict XVI, Homily, 3 May 2009.Code of Canon Law, Point 918. Pope John Paul II, Ecclesia de Eucharistia.Aleteia. "Prayers Before Mass"EWTN. "Act of Spiritual Communion"